Best Bowling Figures in Champions Trophy History

The Champions Trophy 2025 is less than a month away, and all the teams have announced their squads for the tournament. The excitement is filled in within the players as the 50-over ICC event is set to return after a gap of eight years. Pakistan are the defending champion of the tournament, as they beat India in the finals in 2017.

It was a heartbreaking moment for the Indian fans as India were the defending champion back then. This time, Pakistan are hosting the tournament, but the Men in Blue will play all their matches in Dubai. Due to political tensions between the nations, the Indian government refrained from sending the players to the neighbouring country.

In the tournament, bowlers play a key role in helping the teams get to victory, due to which, in the previous years, the pitches favoured the bowlers more, and they wreaked havoc on the batters. There were several bowlers who had the best bowling figures in the Champions Trophy, and this article will highlight them. 

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Here are the top five best bowling figures in Champions Trophy history

5. Mervyn Dillon

In 2004, West Indies' Mervyn Dillon claimed a fifer against Bangladesh in Southampton. It was a terrific game by the bowler as he bowled just ten overs and conceded 29 runs at an economy of 2.90. He has the fifth-best bowling figures in the Champions Trophy history.   

4. M Ntini

South Africa's M Ntini has the fourth-best bowling figure in the tournament, as he claimed a fifer against Pakistan in 2006. In six overs, he conceded 21 runs at an economy rate of 3.50. The legendary bowler was one of the best in the business for a long time. 

3. Shahid Afridi

The spin wizard of Pakistan, Shahid Afridi, got his five wickets haul against Kenya in 2004. His economy was just terrific (1.83), as he conceded just 11 runs in six overs. He also bowled one maiden over. Afridi is one of the best bowlers in Pakistan and is still remembered by the budding cricketers. Kenya were bowled out under 100 runs, making it an easy win for the Men in Green. Pakistan won the game by seven wickets, with Afridi winning the Player of the Match award. 

2. Josh Hazlewood

Australia's astounding bowler, Josh Hazlewood, claimed a six-wicket haul against New Zealand in 2017. Even though he was a bit expensive in the game and leaked a few runs, his bowling efforts were quite valuable. However, the game ended in a draw as rain played the spoilsport. 

1. Mohamed Farveez Maharoof

Mohamed Farveez Maharoof was a Sri Lankan cricketer who had the best bowling figures in the Champions Trophy history. The bowled took six wickets in nine overs and gave away just 14 runs. His economy came down to 1.55. His bowling performance was the reason behind West Indies' low score of 80 runs. Sri Lanka won the game quite comfortably by nine wickets.  

FAQ 

1. Who has the best bowling figures in the Champions Trophy?

A. Mohamed Farveez Maharoof has the best bowling figures in the Champions Trophy. He has taken six wickets and conceded just 14 runs in six overs against West Indies.  

2. Who might deliver the best bowling performances in the Champions Trophy 2025?

A. The in-form Jasprit Bumrah might have the best bowling performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. He has been incredible in the ODI and T20 World Cup and in the Test series against Australia. Hence, a lot of hope is there for the ace bowler for the upcoming tournament.